wasn't sure where ro post this so here it goes.

[Greywolf74]

I have 2 related questions....
1) Can you dye foam tires....will it hurt the foams?
2) I have 2 pair of GRPs that have 4 holes inside the inner part of the rim. If I temporarily plug those holes with say hot glue gun could I dye the grps with out getting water inside the tires?

Anyone with experience can help me out here?

 

[robmob]

1. I would say that dye would not hurt the foams since it's just water and dye.

2. Assuming you have a 100% seal between the tire and the rim, then I don't see why not.

 

[Greywolf74]

Theyre factory mounted so I'm gonna assume so. Does the GRPs have closed cell foam in them or does anyone know?

 

[Greywolf74]

Apparently they are closed cell foam inside the GRPs according to the retailer so I think the GRPs will be ok.

 

[Rolex]

I think you might run the possibility of melting the hot glue when you boil the tires. I'd plug them with silicone and let them cure for 24 hours.

 

[REVO-5309]

why dont you just boil the wheels and remove the tires and dye them separately...

 

[Greywolf74]

The boiling bit is a pain in the butt

 

[Lessen]

why dont you just boil the wheels and remove the tires and dye them separately...

They are foams. They will not come off in one piece.

 

[REVO-5309]

y not? iv removed mine as they got wet and took them out and dried them and put them back in. just a basher so prob diff for racers.